The regular season has come to an end, and it’s time for the high school basketball playoffs. Santa Clarita will be well-represented, with 12 teams from both boys’ and girls’ programs competing in the postseason.

Boys

Division 2AA

Saugus (19-9) vs. Pacifica Christian (19-7)

Foothill League Co-Champions vs. San Joaquin League Co-Champions

Saugus, the back-to-back Foothill League champions, will rely on their key players—Bryce Mejia, Braydon Harmon, and 6’6” center Max Guardado—to make a deep playoff run.

Pacifica Christian boasts a strong offensive lineup led by EJ Spillman, who has scored 373 points this season and recorded five blocks. Logan Stewart follows closely with 320 points and 15 blocks. Defensively, Pacifica has three players—Michael Noel, Hudson Reynolds, and Solomon Huang—who have recorded over 30 steals each.

Division 2A

Canyon (19-9) vs. El Dorado (21-8)

Canyon Hosts First Round on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Canyon’s Eric Kubel is expected to be a key contributor, averaging 23.1 points per game (PPG) and totaling 625 points this season. Isaac Yuhico, with 380 points, will also play a crucial role.

El Dorado’s leading scorer, Caleb Hendrix, has 195 points but is a defensive standout with 30 steals, 14 blocks, and 85 rebounds. If Canyon can limit Hendrix, they’ll have a strong chance to win.

West Ranch (12-14) vs. Palm Springs (20-8)

West Ranch Looks to Capitalize on Playoff Opportunity

West Ranch battled through a challenging season, experiencing highs and lows in Foothill League play. Despite their inconsistent performance, they have secured a playoff berth and now have a chance to make a statement. As history has shown, sometimes all a team needs is an opportunity—just like last year’s Castaic squad, which struggled in league play but found postseason success, ultimately winning a championship last season.

Valencia (11-16) vs. Walnut (19-9)

Co-Foothill League Champions Seek Playoff Success

Valencia enters the postseason with momentum after a two-game win streak. With 10 seniors and seven sophomores on the roster, their experience and youth will be key as they face Walnut at home on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Division 4A

SCCS (13-11) at Paloma Valley (12-13)

SCCS Earns At-Large Bid

Santa Clarita Christian School (SCCS) improved from last season’s 4-16 record to 13-11, securing an at-large playoff spot. They head into the first round on a two-game win streak, aiming for an upset on the road.

Trinity (18-9) at Chino (14-12)

Trinity Takes on Mt. Baldy League Champions

Trinity Classical Academy will be on the road facing Chino, the Mt. Baldy League champions. The Knights will rely on their leading scorer, Shawn Jamison Jr. (478 points), but must watch out for Chino’s well-rounded squad, which features different players leading in key categories: Treston Davis (38 steals), Daniel Cox (24 blocks), and Dario Shields (166 rebounds).

Girls

Courtesy of Valencia Girls’ Basketball

Division 1

Valencia (24-4) at San Clemente (23-5)

Battle of League Champions

The Foothill League champions will travel to take on the South Coast League champions. Despite having a young squad, Valencia has been dominant, led by freshman Kamilla Basyrova, who has scored 540 points this season, including a single-game record of 40 points. Other key contributors include Cara McKell (72 steals, 212 rebounds, 93 assists) and Keira McLaughlin (62 blocks). Their first-round game is set for Thursday at 7 p.m.

Division 2AA

Hart (20-7) vs. San Jacinto (22-6)

Foothill League Co-Champions Take on Mountain Pass League Champions

Hart’s top scorers, Morgan Mack (McDonald’s All-American nominee) and Andrea Aina, both have over 450 points this season. Mack also leads the team in steals (67), blocks (19), and points per game (18.2).

San Jacinto counters with their scoring leader, Luvlee Sadler, who has 518 points. The two teams clash Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hart High School.

Saugus (16-11) vs. Dos Pueblos (15-11)

Saugus Faces Red-Hot Opponent

Saugus will take on a Dos Pueblos squad riding a five-game win streak. However, the Centurions are battle-tested from their tough Foothill League schedule and have proven they can handle close games. They begin their postseason journey Thursday at 7 p.m. on the road.

Division 2A

Trinity (24-4) at Segerstrom (20-7)

Heritage League Champions Look to Continue Success

Trinity finished a historic regular season with a 13-0 record in league play. However, they cannot afford to underestimate Segerstrom, which has three players with over 295 points this season. Claudia Solis, their leading scorer, averages 14.2 PPG. This matchup is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m.

Canyon (14-14) vs. Notre Dame Academy (18-10)

Canyon Takes on Angelus League Champions

Notre Dame Academy enters the playoffs on an eight-game win streak and as the Angelus League champions. Canyon will rely heavily on freshman sensation Darby Dunn, who leads the team in points (506), steals (106), and assists (160). Despite Notre Dame’s momentum, Canyon’s well-rounded squad has the potential to make a strong playoff push.

SCCS (17-7) vs. Anaheim (12-9)

SCCS Seeks Playoff Success

SCCS turned their fortunes around this season, improving from last year’s 8-10 record to 17-7. Riding a five-game win streak, they face Anaheim, whose star player, Melia Hinojos, is averaging 19.5 PPG while shooting 58 percent from the field. 

With strong teams representing Santa Clarita, the high school basketball playoffs promise to be an exciting battle

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